CPU
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Opteron 3320 EE
Xeon X6550
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Opteron 3320 EE is positioned at rank 282 and the Xeon X6550 is on rank 879, so the Opteron 3320 EE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3320 EE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X6550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3320 EE | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3320 EE | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 3320 EE and Xeon X6550
Opteron 3320 EE
The Opteron 3320 EE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,918 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X6550
The Xeon X6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,936 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3320 EE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X6550 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X6550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Opteron 3320 EE versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X6550 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 3320 EE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 3320 EE is built on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 3320 EE scores 1,918 against the Xeon X6550's 1,936 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X6550. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3320 EE vs 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X6550.
| Feature | Opteron 3320 EE | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 18 MB L3 Cache+125% |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,918 | 1,936 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3320 EE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X6550 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3320 EE | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3320 EE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X6550). Primary use case: Xeon X6550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X6550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Opteron 3320 EE | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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